"The Turnbull Government will invest more than $500 million - the largest ever single investment - to protect the reef, secure its viability and the 64,000 jobs that rely on the Reef", Frydenberg said. The opposition said the government could still fail to reach its target to reduce emissions 26 to 28 per cent on 2005 levels by 2030.

Greenpeace Australia Pacific Climate and Energy Campaigner, Nikola Casule, said the Reef's destruction could be pinned on fossil fuels.

The fight for the reef has helped to open up a debate in Australia over the future of coal, the nation's second-largest export earner which has been blamed by scientists for causing greenhouse gases that have contributed to man-made climate change.

It is also under threat from the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish, which has proliferated due to pollution and agricultural runoff.

Yemen rebels commanders among dead in Saudi strike
Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya television said the strike had targeted the interior ministry in Sanaa, which is controlled by the militia. Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since March 2015, a conflict that has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

"It is an investment not only in the future of the Great Barrier Reef, but also in Australian jobs and our economy through the tourists the Reef attracts every year".

"We must improve water quality". The remaining $40 million will be used to monitor reef health.

UNESCO considered putting it on the "in danger" list a year ago due to recent widespread destruction but voted against it, allowing Australia's conservative government to dodge political embarrassment and potential damage to the country's tourism industry.

Schwarzer: Rangers job incredible opportunity for Gerrard
According to the Evening Standard , the 37-year-old will seek assurances over funs available for "immediate investment purposes". (G.N.S) DT.27 Scottish heavyweights Rangers have shortlisted Steven Gerrard as the potential candidate to manage the club.

Apple Targeting 2020 Release For Wireless VR/AR Headset
The headset will purportedly use an 8K display for each eye and will not be tethered to a computer or smartphone. This box is said to run on a custom Apple processor more advanced than current chipsets thanks to a 5nm SoC.

Shaquem Griffin drafted by Seahawks
Carroll said the intent is to start Griffin at weakside linebacker and let him use his speed in different areas on the field. So I anxious I felt too strongly about Shaquem to have an objective view of his value as a potential draft pick.

Alfie Evans breathing unaided, father says
But his parents have insisted recovery is possible and want to take him to Rome for further treatment. "No-one knows why. If there is anything at all that can be done, may the Lord enable us by His love and grace to effect it.

School van collides with train in UP, 13 students killed
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the accident site and said prima facie the van driver appeared to be at fault. In addition to that, he also asked the Commissioner of Gorakhpur to conduct an investigation into the matter.

Amazon hikes annual Prime membership fee by 20% to $119
The increase could curtail Prime's signups or renewals, but Amazon may not be too concerned about that, Anderson said. It acquired Whole Foods Market for US$13.7 billion previous year to help it send groceries to shoppers' doorsteps.

Dhoni smashes IPL sixes record
It happened during the third over of RCB's innings when a top edge on the pull from De kock went straight over Dhoni's head. For Chennai, fast bowler Shardul Thakur has taken eight wickets in five games but he has been expensive at 9.94 an over.

Seven Children Killed, 19 Wounded in Knife Attack in China
A man with a knife killed seven schoolchildren and wounded 12 others as they were leaving their school in northern China . A person is heard shouting 'hurry, call the police!' Police are seen running and later frogmarching a man down the street.

Lamar Jackson: Selected by Ravens 32nd overall
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Derek Carr knows what it is like to feel underappreciated as the National Football League draft approaches. If the Ravens pick is in the middle of the second round next year, the Eagles traded away 630 points for roughly 860 points.

How long will the Cubs be without Kris Bryant?
Bryant has reportedly been working in the batting cage the past few days, with the Cubs' training staff monitoring him. Brandon Morrow got his 6th save of the year and he has yet to allow a run in nine innings of work on the year.

Wes Brown: United-Arsenal is always a big game
We have a good relationship and we keep our individual memories ". "We needed that, a bit more experience, mental aggressiveness". The Portuguese manager said he knew that building United back into an European powerhouse would take time .